KYAIKHTIYO

KYAIKHTIYO

According to legend, the Golden Rock itself is precariously perched on a strand of the Buddha’s hair. The balancing rock seems to defy gravity, as it perpetually appears to be on the verge of rolling down the hill. The rock and the pagoda are at the top of Mount. Kyaiktiyo. A glimpse of the “gravity defying” Golden Rock is believed to be enough of an inspiration for any person to turn to Buddhism. Also, it’s worth pressing on past the rock for fifteen minutes to reach Kyi Kann Pa Sat, where you can join locals throwing coins up onto a ledge for good luck.

Getting there: From Yangon it takes approximately 5 hours to get to the Golden Rock by car. From the base camp. From the base camp, you can either hire an overcrowded vehicle which will take them to the top of the mountain through a beautiful mountain track. Or you can even choose to hike up 11 km from the base camp along a nice and shady track which offer a cascade of beautiful panoramic views. The route to the pagoda is well-paved and it takes about 4-5 hours to reach the top of the mountain track.

BEFORE YOU GO

Myanmar has a tropical climate, with the southwest monsoon bringing rain from May to October. Roads can become impassable, particularly from July to September. The central plains, however, receive only a fraction of the rain seen on the coast and in the Ayeyarwady delta. From October onwards the rains subside; the best time to visit most of Myanmar is from November to February, when temperatures are relatively manageable. From March to May, the country becomes very hot, particularly the dry zone of the central plains where Bagan and Mandalay often see temperatures in excess of 40°C.

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ON YOUR TOUR

Almost traveler arrives in Myanmar at either Yangon or Mandalay airports. There is also an international airport in the capital Nay Pyi Taw, although few airlines use it at present. The international flag carrier, Myanmar Airways International, only serves destinations within Asia. The cheapest way to reach Myanmar from outside the region is usually to fly to a regional hub such as Bangkok or Singapore. Current routes within Asia include flights to Yangon from Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Bangkok. Connections with Mandalay are limited to Dehong, Kunming and Bangkok.

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KEY FACTS

Population

60,285,000

Capital City

Naypyidaw

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Plug types

Voltage: 230V, Frequency: 50Hz

Religion

Buddhist

Currency

Kyat (MMK) exchange rates

Timezone

UTC +6:30 hours

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